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SMLS Spain Winemaker Tour

Vera Wine Bar - Chicago

Tasted April 29, 2014 by beezer6 with 377 views

Flight 1 (2 notes)

White
2013 Bellori Vinos Rueda Spain, Castilla y León, Rueda
87 points
Very bright color. Yellow flowers. Bright yellow apple, touch tropical melon.
Palate is vibrant. Some spice. Tart finish. Easy drinking and approachable.
White
2013 Virgen del Galir Godello Valdeorras Pagos del Galir/Val do Galir A Malosa Spain, Galicia, Valdeorras
88 points
Super light silver/yellow hue. Fresh green pear, apple. A little granite.
Super tart. Pure fruit and minerals.

Flight 2 (7 notes)

White
2013 Pagos de Indalia Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Andarax El Terrao Blanco Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Andarax
89 points
Yeasty unique cheesy nose. Little funk and lemon curd. Clean palate. Minerals, citrus fruit. Acid finish.
White
2012 Pagos de Indalia Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Andarax Flor de Indalia Blanco Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Andarax
87 points
Subdued aromas. Light tropical fruit. Slate on the palate.
Red
2011 Pagos de Indalia Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Andarax El Terrao Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Andarax
90 points
Native yeast fermentation. Aromatic, truffles, peppery, funky, earth.
Red
2011 Pagos de Indalia Pinot Noir Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Andarax
91 points
Tons of flowers, minerals and earth. Very fragrant and pronounced. Touch of meat.
Soy, balsamic, and quite complex. Dry finish. More spice on the back end. Acid driven finish. Very nice. Recommended.
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Red
2011 Pagos de Indalia Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Andarax La Cabra y La Bota Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Andarax
89 points
Real funky, pepper city, sulfur. Juicy and full of flavor. Spicy berries.
Red
2012 Pagos de Indalia Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Andarax El Terrao Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Andarax
89 points
Less aromatic than 2011. Nice purple plum, touch of funk. Tannic.
Red
2010 Pagos de Indalia Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Andarax Vendimia Seleccionada Spain, Andalucía, Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Andarax
92 points
Super funky nose. Shroom city. In your face. big wine. Tannic and great blue fruit, minerals. Long finish.

Flight 3 (4 notes)

White
2013 Son prim Blanc de Merlot Spain, Balearic Islands, Vi de La Tierra Mallorca
89 points
Cotton, tropical, white flowers. Very pretty.
Red
2011 Son prim Cabernet Sauvignon Spain, Balearic Islands
89 points
Elegant nose, cassis, leather, stewed cherries, smoke and touches of game. Really fresh finish. Liked this a lot.
Red
2010 Son prim Syrah Spain, Balearic Islands
90 points
Savory, smoky, tannic, structured and rich. A big wine with warm red fruit elements.
Red
2010 Son prim Merlot Spain, Balearic Islands, Binissalem-Mallorca
87 points
Meaty, rustic nose. Also a bit savory - seems consistent across the portfolio. Lighter palate. Tannic again slightly austere finish.

Flight 4 (4 notes)

White
2012 Bodegas Murua Rioja Blanco Fermentado en Barrica Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Minerals, peachy. Floral. Touch of spice. No score noted.
Red
2010 Bodegas Murua Rioja VS Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
89 points
Creamy nose, plush, blueberry pie. Very accessible. Oaky but tasty. Nice acid on finish.
Red
2007 Bodegas Murua Rioja Reserva Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
91 points
Lovely wine. One of the best of the tasting. Dark plush anise, dark cherries, dark chocolate and spice box. Bold nose.
Palate is smooth and silky. Very well integrated tannins. Drinking beautifully. Acid on the finish.
Tannins support nice structure, but again, this is in a great spot.
White
2012 Vinyes d'Olivardots Empordà Blanc de Gresa Spain, Catalunya, Empordà
90 points
Clean, apple, pear. Green and gray slate. White minerals. Touch juiciness. Little ripe. Really nice overall.
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